#  HMS Represents at 2026 Roxbury Road to Wellness 

 





September 30, 2026

 

 

On September 12, HMS students and faculty joined in on a sunny Saturday for the [Road to Wellness 5K Run/2-Mile Walk](https://www.roadtowellness5k.com/) in Roxbury. A [partnership](https://www.roadtowellness5k.com/about-us/our-partners/) between HoodFit, The Dimock Center, and the Boston Athletic Association, the Road to Wellness promotes a community-based approach to wellness through movement and welcomes participants of all fitness levels. This year's event had the biggest participation yet with over 1100 runners and walkers. HMS students, staff and faculty volunteered and also participated as walkers and runners in the joyful event.



 

 

 

      ![Four HMS faculty and staff take a selfie in front of some tents.](/sites/g/files/omnuum11411/files/styles/hwp_3_2__480x320/public/2026-10/image001.jpg?itok=jXfOU-vw) 

 



 

 HMS walk participants included (pictured left to right):

- Juan Lopera, Chief Community and Health Impact Officer, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)
- Joan Reede, Dean for Culture and Community Engagement, HMS
- Michelle Keenan, Director Community Education and Engagement, HMS
- Daniele Olveczk, MD, BIDMC



   

 

    ![David Choy Buentello stands behind a large basket of apples to hand out to racers.](/sites/g/files/omnuum11411/files/styles/hwp_20_23__480x550/public/2026-10/20260912_101412.jpg?itok=GheoqGk-) 

 



 

 HMS postdoctoral researcher, David Choy Buentello, distributed fruit donated by Stop and Shop to runners and walkers.



   

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

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